Category Archives: Scouts

Its October half term and a group of young Scouts from Blagdon and Congresbury plus a couple of Explorers set out on one of those wonderful clear but crisp autumn days to explore the Black Mountains. We had intended to head across the escarpment to Hay Bluff but the local minibus, only 6 months old…

Gary Lewis is an Engineer in the RAF and based at MOD Abbey Wood. He also work as part of a committee that delver Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities to schools and youth organisations within the West and South West of England. Our services are free of charge and we supply most of…

Mendip outdoors are the largest activity provider in the South West but they started from very humble beginnings and their core values have remained constant since we began over 35 years ago! The following link gives full details of what they do, prices and how to get in contact with them Activities Available – AVON Scouts…

ASAU are doing an archery instructors course on the following dates 24th August in the evening 25th and 26th August during the day at 1st Saltford Scout HQ, Chelwood Road, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3BU if anyone is interested can they please contact Martin on either email: Courses@MH-Archery.uk or Tel 07759 300051 the following link has full details about the…

The Community Mile will take place alongside The Weston Super Half on Sunday 18th March 2018. The mile long fun run is designed to encourage first time runners, families, friends, colleagues and teams to come together and challenge themselves to get active for a fitter, healthier life. Being active is one of the best things you can do…

We would like to introduce you to Shooting Stars Circus Skills who offer Beavers, Cubs & Scout units the chance to enjoy the fun and excitement of a circus skills evening at a special discounted rate. Whether you want to work on the Circus Activity Badge or just have a fun and creative evening, Shooting…

1st Sid Vale Scout Group have a new Scout Centre in Sidmouth, East Devon that is available for camping and sleepovers and has passed on information that Axe leaders may be wish to be aware of. Please see the below details. We have a new Centre, 4 acres of flat field and a back to…

The perfect 1 day course to introduce children & teenagers to powerboating! This is a one day course, designed for children between the ages of 8-15 years old, who wish to learn how to safely and confidently drive a powerboat in the Bristol Historic floating harbour. The course begins at HQ covering the theory on board…

Looking for a winter evening programme? Tony Clutten of Wansdyke District can offer a WaterAid’s Water Warriors evening which will raise awareness and raise money for children around the world who don’t have access to clean water. As a scout leader, he can run a non-uniform evening and encouraging all to wear as much blue…

My name is Greg Parker, and I run a scuba diving school operating across Bristol and would like to be able to offer scuba diving as an activity to more local scout groups. Scuba diving is a fun, exciting and educational activity. It’s also a perfect activity to run through the winter, as we operate…